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Jul
25
2026
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‘There’s Nowhere Like Home,’ Tinubu Urges Healthcare Professionals In Diaspora To Return

‘There’s Nowhere Like Home,’ Tinubu Urges Healthcare Professionals In Diaspora To Return

Health, News Flash, Presidency
‘There’s Nowhere Like Home,’ Tinubu Urges Healthcare Professionals In Diaspora To Return President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to return home and lend their expertise to the ongoing transformation of the nation’s healthcare sector. Tinubu made the call when he received a delegation of Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations Worldwide and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as part of the 2026 National Diaspora Day Celebration at the State House, Abuja. The President acknowledged that Nigeria needs the knowledge, innovation, experience and patriotism of…
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Jul
25
2026
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INEC Issues Final Call As Voter Registration Closes Sunday

INEC Issues Final Call As Voter Registration Closes Sunday

News Flash, Politics
INEC Issues Final Call As Voter Registration Closes Sunday The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged eligible Nigerians to complete their voter registration before the Continuous Voter Registration exercise closes on Sunday, July 26, 2026. INEC issued the reminder in a public notice shared on its X account on Saturday. “Your future won’t wait. Neither should you. The Continuous Voter Registration exercise ends Sunday, 26 July 2026,” the commission said. Prospective voters can complete their registration online through the commission’s CVR portal or visit designated registration centres for physical assistance. INEC said Nigerians requiring assistance could visit any of…
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Jul
25
2026
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The Day Umunneochi Rose For Otti And The Labour Party – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

The Day Umunneochi Rose For Otti And The Labour Party – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
The Day Umunneochi Rose for Otti and the Labour Party By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD There are moments in politics that transcend party gatherings and become defining statements about the relationship between a government and its people. Friday, July 24, 2026, was one such moment in Abia State. As thousands of enthusiastic residents converged on Peace Secondary School, Amuda, Isuochi, to honour Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, what unfolded was far more than a grand civic reception. It was a resounding vote of confidence in a Governor whose leadership has continued to redefine governance through integrity, accountability and measurable development. The…
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Jul
24
2026
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NCGF Commends ASEPA For Keeping Aba Clean, Donates PPE To Street Sweepers; Says Abia Has Become The Cleanest Street In Nigeria – By Richard Agwu

NCGF Commends ASEPA For Keeping Aba Clean, Donates PPE To Street Sweepers; Says Abia Has Become The Cleanest Street In Nigeria – By Richard Agwu

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
NCGF COMMENDS ASEPA FOR KEEPING ABA CLEAN, DONATES PPE TO STREET SWEEPERS Says Abia has become the cleanest state in Nigeria By Richard Agwu The Nigeria Christian Graduate Fellowship, NCGF, on Thursday commended the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, for its efforts in transforming Aba, a city once notorious for heaps of refuse. The commendation was made during a special appreciation service held in honour of ASEPA by NCGF Aba 1 Chapter where members interacted with the agency’s management team. Leading the ASEPA delegation was the Deputy General Manager, Dr. Okezie Ezengwa. He was accompanied by the Director of…
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Jul
24
2026
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2027: Why Otti Won’t Stand Against Tinubu’s Re-Election – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

2027: Why Otti Won’t Stand Against Tinubu’s Re-Election – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
2027: Why Otti Won't Stand Against Tinubu's Re-election As Governor Alex Otti's Democratic Convictions Place Constitutional Rights, Good Governance and the Sovereign Will of the People Above Partisan Politics By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti's response to a question on the reported endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second term ambition by South East governors during the July edition of Governor Otti Speaks to Abians was never a political answer. It was a measured affirmation of democratic values, constitutionalism and principled leadership. Rather than responding through the prism of partisan politics, the Governor deliberately anchored his position on…
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Jul
23
2026
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Abia Smart Schools: Revolutionising Basic Education- By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia Smart Schools: Revolutionising Basic Education- By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Abia Smart Schools: Revolutionising Basic Education How Innovation, Technology and Visionary Leadership Are Redefining Public Education in the New Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Education is the most enduring investment any government can make because it shapes the character, competence and future of its people. Governor Alex Chioma Otti understands this fundamental truth. His Smart School initiative is absolutely a strategic investment in human capital designed to transform public education, prepare young learners for the digital age and secure Abia's future competitiveness. The commissioning of the second Smart School at Umuomaiukwu, coming barely two weeks after the inauguration of the…
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Jul
23
2026
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2027: All Five South-East Governors Resolve To Back Tinubu’s Re-Election – Uzodimma Declares

2027: All Five South-East Governors Resolve To Back Tinubu’s Re-Election – Uzodimma Declares

News Flash, Politics, South East
2027: All Five South-East Governors Resolve To Back Tinubu’s Re-Election – Uzodimma Declares Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has disclosed that the five governors of the South-East have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing what he described as the President’s unprecedented commitment to the development of the region through landmark infrastructure and economic initiatives. Uzodimma said the governors had reviewed the performance of the Tinubu administration as it relates to the development of the South-East and unanimously agreed that the region would continue to identify with the President and…
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Jul
23
2026
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Rivers 2027: Gov. Fubara Reveals Anointed Candidate, Begs Supporters To Vote For Him

Rivers 2027: Gov. Fubara Reveals Anointed Candidate, Begs Supporters To Vote For Him

News Flash, Politics
Rivers 2027: Gov. Fubara Reveals Anointed Candidate, Begs Supporters To Vote For Him Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has openly declared support for Kingsley Chinda as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election, while also throwing his weight behind the political coalition associated with former Rivers governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Fubara made the declaration on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Rivers Medical Industries Project in Port Harcourt, where he told supporters that the political crisis that once divided the state had been resolved and that a new era of unity…
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Jul
23
2026
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Dangote Refinery Resumes Naira Sales, Sets New Petrol Price

Dangote Refinery Resumes Naira Sales, Sets New Petrol Price

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Dangote Refinery Resumes Naira Sales, Sets New Petrol Price Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed gantry loading in Naira, ditching its earlier decision to sell petrol in dollars. According to Naija News, the refinery also announced a new price for petrol, setting it at ₦1,215 per litre, an increase of ₦140 from the previous price of ₦1,075 per litre. It will be recalled that Dangote Petroleum Refinery had pegged the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol or fuel, at $0.779 per litre, officially commencing dollar-denominated sales of refined petroleum products and ending the naira pricing regime…
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Jul
23
2026
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Dr. Osita Offor Rallies Umunneochi For Governor Otti’s Homecoming, Urges Massive Grassroots Support Ahead Of 2027

Dr. Osita Offor Rallies Umunneochi For Governor Otti’s Homecoming, Urges Massive Grassroots Support Ahead Of 2027

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
Dr. Osita Offor Rallies Umunneochi For Governor Otti's Homecoming, Urges Massive Grassroots Support Ahead Of 2027 Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has called on the people of Umunneochi Local Government Area to troop out in large numbers to welcome the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, during his homecoming and reception scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026. In a goodwill message made available to ATTNEWS, Ambassador Offor described Governor Otti as a pragmatic, visionary and indefatigable leader whose administration has restored public confidence in governance through…
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